We finally settled on a resort after a stressful month of searching. We were quite determined for December 2013, so after finding out about availability from the resort, we just sent in our paperwork for Dec 17, 2013 at IRHS!

So the rest of the fun stuff can begin!! I will start making a log of questions to send in, and of course not expect a reply for several weeks.

Yayyy! I feel like that was the hardest part. Trying not to be too picky, and also still get a resort that is a fair price for our guests, and a direct flight.

Has anyone had any luck actually getting information from Tai Flora (other than a generic response "We'll be in contact soon")??? If so, what email address/phone number are you using? Thanks!

Jodi-Ann Miller ( jmiller@taiflora.com ) is the contact I used. I'm getting married in about 6 weeks. I originally contact her back last May. In between emails the wait was 6 weeks or more sometimes... They aren't quick on response.. but I was able to get everything worked out with her. I think response may be quicker the closer to your wedding date. Also, I know the WC at the Resort will also work directly with them on your behalf as well.

Have any of you brides used the Spa at the resort or planning on using it?

Also, has anyone done a private dinner on the beach? If so how is the buffet dinner?

When arranging flowers for the wedding are we to contact the florist directly or just through the hotel?

They will tell you to contact the florist directly. I wouldn't "wait" for the hotel to do anything or you may not have flowers at all.

The florist information should be on your paperwork that was supplied by the WC. For TaiFlora I believe her name is Jodi. We are using another florist b/c TaiFlora was not very accomodating in the beginning stages, I actually never heard back from her on my original e-mail for pricing. (That was in August!) So we moved on to another vendor.

We're getting married 11/17/13 at IRHS! We are so excited and I am SO THRILLED I found this thread

Date: November 17, 2013

Time: 5pm

Hotel: Iberostar Rose Hall Suites

Colors: Coral & Turquoise

Bridal Party: 8 bridesmaides and 9 groomsmen

Hair & Makeup: YES

Ceremony Location: Beach

Cocktail Hour: Not sure yet, perhaps a bonfire on the beach

Reception Type: Private.

Reception Location: Aunt Rubys - we haven't officially decided, but we also are not too pleased with the other menu options.

Reception Time: After ther wedding?

Music: DJ

Photographer: HELP - would love some feedback here

Videographer: I hope so!

Guest Amount: Around 50

Happy planning brides!!!

Xoxo

Chelsea

So exciting! I have similar wedding colours for our wedding there in Dec.

Have you heard anything from the resort about a private reception at Aunt Ruby's for 50? This was my first choice but I read they were hard on their minimums, and for this restaurant, it's 100 people!! Let me know if you have any luck booking it.

If you're interested and I have stuff leftover, you're more than welcome to it! I am planning on having our reception there, it just won't be private. We will probably have around 50 people or so. I think we just have to let the hotel know ahead of time how many of each dish they should prepare, or else everyone gets the same dish.